Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NAUSEA AND/OR NARCOSIS.
CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE NERVE DAMAGE W/NUMBNESS, TINGLING, WEAKNESS OF
ARMS & LEGS. TARGET
ORGANS: TOLUOL: ANIMAL DATA: LIVER ABN ORMALITIES, KIDNEY, LUNG &
SPLEEN DAMAGE. HUMANS: LIVER ABNORMALITIES. CNTRL NERV SYS EFFECTS,
PERIPHERAL NERVE DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CAN
ALSO CAUSE SKIN DRYNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:UTILIZE THE SUGGESTED METHODS BELOW. IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
NOTIFY PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH EYES ABUNDANTLY WITH CLEAN WATER AND
REFER TO PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCEVOMITING. REFER TO
PHYSICIAN. EXCESSIVE INHALATION: REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR OR
GIVE OXYGEN. USE CPR IF PATIENT IS NOT BREATHING. REFER TO
PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:<0F,<-18C
Lower Limits:0.9
Upper Limits:6.7
Extinguishing Media:CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
SHOULD BE WORN. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED STRUCTURES &
DISPERSE VAPOR CLOUD IF FIRE IS NOT PRESENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASHBACK.
Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILL IN SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE,
OIL-DRI, OR SOL-SPEED-DRI. SHOVEL ABSORBED MATERIAL INTO STEEL
CONTAINER AND COVER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN APPROVED SOLVENT STORAGE
AREA. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS,
HOT SURFACES AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED ATMOSPHERE SUPPLYING OR AIR
PURIFYING RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED LIMITS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: REMOVE VAPORS DURING PROCESSING. MECHANICAL:
EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIP. SPECIAL: REDUCE VAPOR CONC BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PVA GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT
SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP AREA CLEAN. CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, HOT
SURFACES, AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, SULFUR ZINC.
HYDROGEN SULFIDE
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL CHEMICAL AND SOLVENT WASTE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.
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